WHAT IS THE BRAND
Mashburn is an Atlanta-based apparel and lifestyle brand founded in 2007. The company designs manufactures and markets a nationally recognized assortment of menswear (Sid Mashburn) and womenswear (Ann Mashburn) and other high-quality iconic brands. Mashburn aims to be the best in American style and service... a brand that offers luxury-quality product at accessible prices delivered with a memorable customer experience and driven by a deeply personal brand voice that expresses the passion and inspiration of our founders.
WHAT IS THE JOB
As a Contract Assistant Designer you will support the Womens Design Team in all aspects of Design & Product development. This position has an expected start date of November 1 2025 and an expected end date of Mid-March 2026.
WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists the team to prep fit samples (measure reviewing construction identify discrepancies in specs steam/press samples to be ready for fittings)
- Assists the team on tracking samples and following up on sample status including development/wholesale/catalos samples (maintains tracking charts up to date)
- Assists on organizing and maintaining sample library organized and up to date
- Assists the team to prep for meetings (pull samples steam garments create boards etc.)
- Assists in finding images for design meetings
- Assists in maintaining fabric boards up to date and clean at all times
- Assists team on creating diagrams for TPs
- Assists in setting up for Store Set Presentations
- Must adhere to Product development calendar
WHAT ARE THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS
- Self-starter with a deep desire to work in a highly cross-functional and entrepreneurial setting
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator Photoshop Microsoft Word & Excel
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to quickly build relationships and influence others
- Highly organized and proficient in written and oral communications to our vendors and internal cross functional team
- Motivated resourceful problem solver and team player with a no task is too small attitude
- Flexible positive and creative mindset with ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines
- Technical Skills must be able to understand specs and communicate clear and concise findings to the team
- Reflect our core values of Hopeful Helpful Hardwork Hospitable Honest Humble & Nimble